IT'S MOVIE-TIME AT THE NORTH GARDEN THEATER
You choose the movie, invite your friends, we'll make the popcorn!
Imagine hosting a truly unique and intimate movie experience for up to 150 guests at the charming North Garden Theater. For $800, you can enjoy up to four hours in this beautifully renovated, locally loved, award winning venue – think of it as having your own neighborhood movie house for the night. Need more time to celebrate? Add an extra hour (total of 5 hours) for an additional $150 or two extra hours (total of 6 hours) for an additional $300. Our bar offers a relaxed setting where your guests can enjoy cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks, and all the classic movie concessions like candy and popcorn. This is a perfect setting for a fun, laid-back movie night with friends, a cozy and memorable family gathering to celebrate any occasion, or a community-focused fundraising event for a non-profit organization. Please note, there is a $300 bar/concessions minimum.
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Keep in mind that securing the rights to show a particular film will involve an additional fee, as is standard for any public screening. However, the opportunity to curate your own private cinematic event in our welcoming, independent theater promises a distinct and personal touch that you won't find at a large chain. The North Garden Theater offers a warm and authentic atmosphere, perfect for creating a special and memorable experience for your guests.
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Click here to check to see if the movie you'd like to show is available through our partner SWANK Motion Pictures.​​​
QUESTIONS ABOUT COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE AND PUBLIC PERFORMANCE.
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What exactly is a public performance?
A public performance is the exhibition of a movie that is shown outside of someone’s home.
Why should I obey copyright law?
Violating copyright law through unauthorized use of a movie:
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Leaves individuals open to embarrassing publicity, possible jail time and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines.
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Prevents those who worked hard on a film from receiving their just compensation.
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Essentially robs motivation to create from authors, computer programmers, playwrights, musicians, inventors, movie producers and more.
A public performance licensing fee includes money paid to the entire cast and crew who worked on the film from start to finish. If these men and women do not receive this hard-earned revenue through sources like licensing fees, they may no longer invest their time, research and development costs to create new movies.
Who does copyright law apply to?
This law applies to everyone, regardless of whether admission is charged, whether the institution is commercial or nonprofit or whether a federal, state or local agency is involved.
This means businesses, colleges, universities, public schools, public libraries, day care facilities, parks, recreation departments, summer camps, churches, private clubs, prisons, lodges and more all must properly license movies to show them publicly.
What happens to those who violate copyright law?
Motion picture companies can and will go to court to ensure their copyrights are not violated. Those convicted could face embarrassing publicity, up to five years in prison and fines ranging up to $250,000.
Do we need a license even if we don’t charge admission?
Yes. A license is required for all public performances regardless of whether admission is charged.
What if someone owns the movie?
The rental, purchase, lending or download of a movie does not provide the right to exhibit it publicly outside the home unless the screening is properly licensed.
What if a third party says it is okay to exhibit the movie?
All movies are sold as “home use only” and do not contain legal permission for use outside the home. You can only obtain copyright licensing directly from a licensor (such as Swank) or the studio itself, not from a third party.
Who’s responsible if a film is shown without a license?
The management of the venue or premises where the movie is shown bears the ultimate responsibility and consequences of copyright infringement. However, anyone involved with the public performance of copyrighted material could be implicated.
If I purchased a license to show a movie, can I show that movie whenever I want?
Unfortunately, no. Licenses are valid for a specific, designated time frame. However, Swank can tailor this license to fit your needs.
A small group is having an informal gathering in our facility. Do we still need a license?
Yes. A license needs to be obtained regardless of the number of people attending the screening if the movie is being shown outside the home.